The Hat (The Original)

Alhambra, CA · Sandwich shop

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Alhambra
#17
of 182 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
The Hat (The Original), 1 Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone
(626) 282-0140
Website
www.thehat.com
Status
Open · Closes 1 AM

The Hat (The Original) is a restaurant located in Alhambra, CA. It is one of 182 restaurants listed in Alhambra. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Alhambra city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #17 of 182 restaurants in Alhambra. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Hat (The Original)

The Hat is a Southern California restaurant chain, renowned for its pastrami dip sandwiches. Founded in 1951 in Alhambra, California, The Hat initially gained popularity as a small stand specializing in "World Famous Pastrami." Its signature... More

Hours

Friday10 AM–1 AM
Saturday10 AM–1 AM
Sunday10 AM–1 AM
Monday10 AM–1 AM
Tuesday10 AM–1 AM
Wednesday10 AM–1 AM
Thursday10 AM–1 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jason S · Jan 2026

Anything with pastrami here is 🔥🔥 The pastrami dip is the classic, fully packed pastrami on a roll. Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries, you will get a huge portion. This is a meal by itself. Overall, always a great place to stop for pastrami lovers!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tai bai Jiang (自由人姜太白) · Jul 2025

After getting off work late and being absolutely starving, this place once again saved my night. There weren’t many food options open nearby, so I stopped by here to grab something quick—and honestly, it never disappoints. I’ve been here a few times already, and this combo has become my go-to order. The portion is very generous, loaded with flavor, and perfect when you’re seriously hungry after a long day. The meat is tender and well-seasoned, the fries soak up all the sauce, and everything just works together really well. It’s messy in the best way possible and definitely hits the spot. What I really like is the consistency. Every time I come back, the quality is solid and the food tastes just as good as I remember. It’s comforting, filling, and feels like real satisfaction food—not som

★★★★★ 5.0 ame Bar · Mar 2026

Iconic spot in Alhambra and defintely one that i will truly miss when i move out of california! The pastrami and the onion rings are always outstanding and so worth the price and i love ❤️!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jose Arevalo · Jan 2026

1st time Coming here and 1st Time Eating Pastrami. It was pretty good 👍👍👍 I liked it A lot... I'll be coming back soon....

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Maria Dudley · Aug 2025

Was in the area and wanted to try before going back to LA. Thought they’d have a bathroom to wash hands and pee but they didn’t have a bathroom for customers. Food was good but they didn’t have big bags for to go orders. A bit disappointed. Bring a bag when planning a big to go purchase.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Late Night Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

Sandwich shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant

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